DPWES Letters to Industry

Residential Concrete Foundation Wall Design Parameters

In coordination with other local jurisdictions and industry, Fairfax
County is adopting guidelines
(PDF) which clarify Section R404, Foundation Walls, of the
International Residential Code.

The new guidelines
(PDF), effective September 1, 2006, address restraint requirements before
placement of fill, curing times for plain concrete, brick ledge
parameters and submission requirements for other foundation wall designs.

If you have any questions concerning the guidelines
(PDF), please contact Paul
Lynch, Director of the Residential Inspections Division at
703-324-1780, TTY 711.